Proposition 8 - Decline in Value

If you believe that the market value of your property is less than its assessed value, the following page will guide you on how to find and complete your Proposition 8 - Decline in Value form (also called an Informal Review Request form) online:

How to Request an Informal Review:

1. Access Your Parcel Information:

   • Visit our Online Property Information Search to find your property details.
   • Enter your Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) or property street address in the search field and select your parcel from the results.
   • Click the search icon and then the "Go" button under "Current property information" to access your parcel's property information page.
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2. Submit an Informal Review Request:

   • On your parcel’s information page, you will find a link labeled "Online Request Form Informal Review Form".
   • Click the link to access the online request form.
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3. Complete the Online Form:

   • Fill out the required fields in the form, including your opinion of your property’s market value.
   • Provide supporting information and complete the comparable sales fields that fulfill the criteria outlined below:
     In order to be acceptable comparable sales, properties must have been advertised on Multiple Listing Service (MLS) and sold through a real estate agent between October 1 prior to the lien date (January 1) and March 31 after the lien date. Comparable properties must be similar to your property in respect to age, size, quality, lot size/acreage, and location.

4. Submit Your Request:

   • After completing the form, click the Submit button.
   • You will have the opportunity to print or save the form.

What Happens Next?

• Review Process:
  • Your request will be reviewed by our appraisal staff.
• Decision Notification:
  • If your request results in a lower assessed value, the new value will be enrolled.
  • If your request is denied, a denial letter will be mailed to you.